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Picture Composition Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 15: Picture composition · Set 731 · 40 questions
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Writing tip (Look, then write): Look at the whole picture first: where is it — a park, a market, a station? Then describe each part: who is there and what they are doing (A woman is buying bananas.). Do not add things that are not in the picture.

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  1. 1.Imagine this picture:
    A beach at sunset: gentle waves, a boy building a sandcastle, seagulls over the water and a small crab on the sand.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) The sun is setting over the sea. (b) A small crab is walking on the sand. (c) A boy is building a sandcastle. (d) Parents are cheering from the stands.
  2. 2.Imagine this picture:
    A doctor's clinic: a doctor checking a boy, a nurse with a thermometer, patients waiting on chairs and a poster about clean hands.

    Which sentence describes this picture?
    (a) Hens are pecking near the hut. (b) The doctor is checking a boy. (c) Parents are cheering from the stands. (d) Passengers are carrying suitcases.
  3. 3.Imagine this picture:
    A library: tall shelves of books, a girl reading at a table, a librarian stamping a book and a “Silence” sign on the wall.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) Tall shelves are full of books. (b) A girl is reading at a table. (c) The librarian is stamping a book. (d) A man is selling roasted corn.
  4. 4.Imagine this picture:
    A fruit market: stalls piled with fruit, a woman buying bananas, a cow standing in the road and a boy riding a bicycle.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (b) Children are planting saplings. (c) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls. (d) Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
  5. 5.Imagine this picture:
    A rainy day: dark clouds, people walking with umbrellas, children floating paper boats and a frog sitting on a leaf.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) Dark clouds cover the sky. (b) Rain is falling on the road. (c) A farmer is ploughing the field. (d) Children are floating paper boats.
  6. 6.Imagine this picture:
    A kitchen: a mother rolling chapatis, a pressure cooker on the stove, a cat drinking milk and a basket of vegetables.

    Which sentence describes this picture?
    (a) A farmer is ploughing the field. (b) Patients are waiting on chairs. (c) A mother is rolling chapatis. (d) A train is pulling into the station.
  7. 7.Imagine this picture:
    A river bank: women washing clothes, a boatman rowing a boat, ducks swimming and a boy fishing with a long rod.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (b) A boatman is rowing his boat. (c) A full moon is shining in the sky. (d) Women are washing clothes by the river.
  8. 8.Imagine this picture:
    A beach at sunset: gentle waves, a boy building a sandcastle, seagulls over the water and a small crab on the sand.

    Which sentence describes this picture?
    (a) Green fields stretch far away. (b) A train is pulling into the station. (c) A girl is reading at a table. (d) Seagulls are flying over the water.
  9. 9.Imagine this picture:
    A sports ground: runners racing on the track, a boy crossing the finish line, a coach blowing a whistle and parents cheering.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) A coach is blowing a whistle. (b) Parents are cheering from the stands. (c) A full moon is shining in the sky. (d) A boy is crossing the finish line.
  10. 10.Imagine this picture:
    A birthday party: a big cake with eight candles, balloons tied to the chairs, a girl in a party hat and friends clapping.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) A dog is running after a ball. (b) A girl is wearing a party hat. (c) Her friends are clapping and singing. (d) A big cake has eight candles on it.
  11. 11.Imagine this picture:
    A library: tall shelves of books, a girl reading at a table, a librarian stamping a book and a “Silence” sign on the wall.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) A sign on the wall says “Silence”. (b) Tall shelves are full of books. (c) A girl is reading at a table. (d) A dog is running after a ball.
  12. 12.Imagine this picture:
    A park on a sunny morning: two children on the swings, a man jogging on the path, a dog chasing a ball, an empty bench under a tree and a girl flying a kite.

    Which sentence describes this picture?
    (a) Patients are waiting on chairs. (b) People are standing in a queue. (c) A dog is running after a ball. (d) Children are pointing at the animals.
  13. 13.Imagine this picture:
    A river bank: women washing clothes, a boatman rowing a boat, ducks swimming and a boy fishing with a long rod.

    Which sentence describes this picture?
    (a) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (b) A boy is crossing the finish line. (c) Two children are swinging happily. (d) Patients are waiting on chairs.
  14. 14.Imagine this picture:
    A school garden: children planting saplings, a gardener holding a watering can, a butterfly on a flower and a heap of fresh soil.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) A butterfly is sitting on a flower. (b) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (c) Runners are racing on the track. (d) Children are planting saplings.
  15. 15.Imagine this picture:
    A birthday party: a big cake with eight candles, balloons tied to the chairs, a girl in a party hat and friends clapping.

    Which sentence describes this picture?
    (a) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (b) A coach is blowing a whistle. (c) A poster about clean hands is on the wall. (d) A girl is wearing a party hat.
  16. 16.Imagine this picture:
    A library: tall shelves of books, a girl reading at a table, a librarian stamping a book and a “Silence” sign on the wall.

    Which sentence describes this picture?
    (a) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (b) The librarian is stamping a book. (c) Green fields stretch far away. (d) Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
  17. 17.Imagine this picture:
    A rainy day: dark clouds, people walking with umbrellas, children floating paper boats and a frog sitting on a leaf.

    Which sentence describes this picture?
    (a) Balloons are tied to the chairs. (b) A man is jogging along the path. (c) Rain is falling on the road. (d) A boy is riding a bicycle past the stalls.
  18. 18.Imagine this picture:
    A street at night: shops with bright lights, a full moon, a man selling roasted corn from a cart and a rickshaw puller resting.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) A full moon is shining in the sky. (b) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (c) A man is selling roasted corn. (d) The sun is setting over the sea.
  19. 19.Imagine this picture:
    A library: tall shelves of books, a girl reading at a table, a librarian stamping a book and a “Silence” sign on the wall.

    Which sentence describes this picture?
    (a) A tea seller is carrying a kettle. (b) Gentle waves are rolling onto the shore. (c) A boy is fishing with a long rod. (d) A girl is reading at a table.
  20. 20.Imagine this picture:
    A festival evening: rows of oil lamps, a rangoli at the door, children holding sparklers and a family sharing sweets.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) Children are holding sparklers. (b) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (c) A boatman is rowing his boat. (d) The family is sharing sweets.
  21. 21.Imagine this picture:
    A school garden: children planting saplings, a gardener holding a watering can, a butterfly on a flower and a heap of fresh soil.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) An old man is holding a walking stick. (b) The gardener is holding a watering can. (c) Fresh soil is piled in a corner. (d) Children are planting saplings.
  22. 22.Imagine this picture:
    A railway platform: a train arriving, a tea seller with a kettle, passengers with suitcases, a big clock showing seven o'clock and a porter lifting a suitcase.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (b) The big clock shows seven o'clock. (c) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (d) A train is pulling into the station.
  23. 23.Imagine this picture:
    A park on a sunny morning: two children on the swings, a man jogging on the path, a dog chasing a ball, an empty bench under a tree and a girl flying a kite.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) A girl is flying a kite. (b) A small crab is walking on the sand. (c) A man is jogging along the path. (d) A dog is running after a ball.
  24. 24.Imagine this picture:
    A library: tall shelves of books, a girl reading at a table, a librarian stamping a book and a “Silence” sign on the wall.

    Which sentence describes this picture?
    (a) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (b) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (c) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (d) A sign on the wall says “Silence”.
  25. 25.Imagine this picture:
    A bus stop: people standing in a queue, a blue bus arriving, an old man with a walking stick and a girl with a school bag.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) A blue bus is arriving. (b) A nurse is holding a thermometer. (c) People are standing in a queue. (d) A girl is carrying a school bag.
  26. 26.Imagine this picture:
    A fruit market: stalls piled with fruit, a woman buying bananas, a cow standing in the road and a boy riding a bicycle.

    Which sentence describes this picture?
    (a) Two bullocks are pulling the plough. (b) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (c) A boatman is rowing his boat. (d) A tiger is resting behind the fence.
  27. 27.Imagine this picture:
    A street at night: shops with bright lights, a full moon, a man selling roasted corn from a cart and a rickshaw puller resting.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) A full moon is shining in the sky. (b) A woman is buying bananas. (c) Shops are lit up with bright lights. (d) A man is selling roasted corn.
  28. 28.Imagine this picture:
    A zoo: a tiger resting behind a fence, a giraffe eating leaves, children pointing at the animals and a zookeeper with a bucket.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (b) Children are pointing at the animals. (c) Tall shelves are full of books. (d) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket.
  29. 29.Imagine this picture:
    A railway platform: a train arriving, a tea seller with a kettle, passengers with suitcases, a big clock showing seven o'clock and a porter lifting a suitcase.

    Which sentence describes this picture?
    (a) Passengers are carrying suitcases. (b) Two children are swinging happily. (c) Rows of oil lamps are glowing. (d) Fruit is piled high on the stalls.
  30. 30.Imagine this picture:
    A zoo: a tiger resting behind a fence, a giraffe eating leaves, children pointing at the animals and a zookeeper with a bucket.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (b) A tall giraffe is eating leaves. (c) Children are pointing at the animals. (d) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
  31. 31.Imagine this picture:
    A festival evening: rows of oil lamps, a rangoli at the door, children holding sparklers and a family sharing sweets.

    Which sentence describes this picture?
    (a) A mother is rolling chapatis. (b) Parents are cheering from the stands. (c) A girl is reading at a table. (d) Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
  32. 32.Imagine this picture:
    A birthday party: a big cake with eight candles, balloons tied to the chairs, a girl in a party hat and friends clapping.

    Which sentence describes this picture?
    (a) Tall shelves are full of books. (b) Runners are racing on the track. (c) A big cake has eight candles on it. (d) People are standing in a queue.
  33. 33.Imagine this picture:
    A kitchen: a mother rolling chapatis, a pressure cooker on the stove, a cat drinking milk and a basket of vegetables.

    Which sentence describes this picture?
    (a) A boy is building a sandcastle. (b) A cow is standing in the middle of the road. (c) Women are washing clothes by the river. (d) A pressure cooker is on the stove.
  34. 34.Imagine this picture:
    A birthday party: a big cake with eight candles, balloons tied to the chairs, a girl in a party hat and friends clapping.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) A girl is wearing a party hat. (b) A woman is buying bananas. (c) Her friends are clapping and singing. (d) A big cake has eight candles on it.
  35. 35.Imagine this picture:
    A beach at sunset: gentle waves, a boy building a sandcastle, seagulls over the water and a small crab on the sand.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) A boy is building a sandcastle. (b) The sun is setting over the sea. (c) Seagulls are flying over the water. (d) Women are washing clothes by the river.
  36. 36.Imagine this picture:
    A park on a sunny morning: two children on the swings, a man jogging on the path, a dog chasing a ball, an empty bench under a tree and a girl flying a kite.

    Which sentence describes this picture?
    (a) Children are floating paper boats. (b) A globe is kept on the table. (c) An old man is holding a walking stick. (d) Two children are swinging happily.
  37. 37.Imagine this picture:
    A street at night: shops with bright lights, a full moon, a man selling roasted corn from a cart and a rickshaw puller resting.

    Which sentence describes this picture?
    (a) Runners are racing on the track. (b) The teacher is writing on the board. (c) A full moon is shining in the sky. (d) A woman is buying bananas.
  38. 38.Imagine this picture:
    A bus stop: people standing in a queue, a blue bus arriving, an old man with a walking stick and a girl with a school bag.

    Which sentence describes this picture?
    (a) A zookeeper is carrying a bucket. (b) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (c) A mother is rolling chapatis. (d) People are standing in a queue.
  39. 39.Imagine this picture:
    A classroom: a teacher writing on the board, students sitting at their desks, a globe on the table and charts on the wall.

    Which sentence describes this picture?
    (a) Children are floating paper boats. (b) A girl is carrying a school bag. (c) The teacher is writing on the board. (d) A mother is rolling chapatis.
  40. 40.Imagine this picture:
    A doctor's clinic: a doctor checking a boy, a nurse with a thermometer, patients waiting on chairs and a poster about clean hands.

    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture?
    (a) The doctor is checking a boy. (b) A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase. (c) Patients are waiting on chairs. (d) A nurse is holding a thermometer.

Answer key

  1. Parents are cheering from the stands.
  2. The doctor is checking a boy.
  3. A man is selling roasted corn.
  4. Children are planting saplings.
  5. A farmer is ploughing the field.
  6. A mother is rolling chapatis.
  7. A full moon is shining in the sky.
  8. Seagulls are flying over the water.
  9. A full moon is shining in the sky.
  10. A dog is running after a ball.
  11. A dog is running after a ball.
  12. A dog is running after a ball.
  13. A boy is fishing with a long rod.
  14. Runners are racing on the track.
  15. A girl is wearing a party hat.
  16. The librarian is stamping a book.
  17. Rain is falling on the road.
  18. The sun is setting over the sea.
  19. A girl is reading at a table.
  20. A boatman is rowing his boat.
  21. An old man is holding a walking stick.
  22. A colourful rangoli decorates the door.
  23. A small crab is walking on the sand.
  24. A sign on the wall says “Silence”.
  25. A nurse is holding a thermometer.
  26. A cow is standing in the middle of the road.
  27. A woman is buying bananas.
  28. Tall shelves are full of books.
  29. Passengers are carrying suitcases.
  30. A cat is drinking milk from a bowl.
  31. Rows of oil lamps are glowing.
  32. A big cake has eight candles on it.
  33. A pressure cooker is on the stove.
  34. A woman is buying bananas.
  35. Women are washing clothes by the river.
  36. Two children are swinging happily.
  37. A full moon is shining in the sky.
  38. People are standing in a queue.
  39. The teacher is writing on the board.
  40. A porter is lifting a heavy suitcase.

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